NEWS: International Lolita Day

CULTURE: International Lolita Day

by Blogbot













This past weekend, aficionados of the Lolita look gathered in New York’s Central Park for a Tea Party in honor of International Lolita Day. Taking place but a stone’s throw away from the park’s larger than life Alice In Wonderland bronze tableau, the affair had a distinct down-the-rabbit-hole air.

The Mad Hatter played a guitar, as attendees indulged in sweet treats worthy of the Queen of Hearts herself while elegantly perched on picnic blankets beneath trees in a shaded grove near Belvedere Castle. Though, had the fowl-mouthed monarch from the Lewis Carroll tale been in attendance, she’d likely have disapproved of the fact that her beloved game of croquet was being played with mallets rather than livestock.

International Lolita Day is a curiosity that pays homage to a fashion that emerged out of Japan, which is heavily influenced by clothing from the Victorian era and art in the Rococo style. The idea for the biannual celebration, which occurs on the first Saturdays of June and December so that both Summer and Winter fashions can be displayed, was first floated by the EGL Community on LiveJournal, and is now celebrated in numerous cities around the world.











For more images of the Lolita Day Tea Party visit our gallery on SuicideGirls.com/.

hilarious pic

As a researcher of Lolita fashion since 2008, I find it interesting that some of these "Lolitas" aren't wearing blouses underneath their jumper-skirts or one-pieces. Modesty is key in this fashion.

Beautiful photos, though. It's lovely to see that everyone clearly had a wonderful time.

yeah yeah, love it it seems like a fun day, hope i can play out there soon